Chaos and comedy at the Royal & Derngate
An exciting line up events is on offer at the Royal & Derngate this spring. Fans of last year’s knockout Moby Dick will welcome the return of Spymonkey with their new production Oedipussy, plus...
View ArticleVIDEO: Bird’s-eye view of Downs and beyond
IN the dark days of December it’s not easy feeling on top of the world, but the Gazette’s videographer certainly gave it a go just before Christmas in more ways than one.Natalee Hazelwood bravely...
View ArticleForce forges ahead in Facebook page popularity battle
OUR police force have become social networking butterflies as its Facebook page is named the most popular in the country.The Bedfordshire Police page has 17,679 fans, beating other local forces hands...
View ArticleFleetwood pushing for a Town start
STRIKER Stuart Fleetwood is pushing for a recall when Newport County visit Kenilworth Road tomorrow, writes Mike Simmonds.The 25-year-old has been relegated to the bench in recent weeks, but has...
View ArticleTown boss confirms no bids have been made yet
HATTERS boss Gary Brabin confirmed there have no been bids for players coming in or going out of Kenilworth Road during the transfer window so far, writes Mike Simmonds.When asked at this morning’s...
View ArticleBeds FA appoint new chief exec
BEDFORDSHIRE Football Association has appointed a successor to outgoing chief executive Peter Brown.Football League referee Keith Stroud took over the reins at the body’s Dunstable headquarters on...
View ArticlePREVIEW: Hatters out to heap more misery on Exiles
NEWPORT County AFC have found their second season in the Blue Square Bet Premier considerably tougher than first time round as they sit one place above the relegation zone going into Saturday’s clash...
View ArticleMagical Aladdin gets a Curtain Call
THE panto season is in full swing and the town’s newest theatre group is staging its debut festive show this month at the Raven Theatre, the town’s largest theatre situated in the grounds of Cedars...
View ArticleSix of the best from Beds
Six Bedfordshire youth pool team players finished in the top 10 in the end of season individual ranking tables published in the new year period.The rankings determine who gets trials for the 2012...
View ArticleLittle signs Maloney deal
BOXING: Exciting Hatfield heavyweight Tom Little (2-0-0) has been signed on a three-year promotional contract by Maloney Promotions.Managed and trained by former British and Commonwealth champion...
View ArticleAuditions for musical
IF you have always dreamt of taking part in a musical theatre production, this could be your chance.The famous West Side Story is being staged at The Grove Theatre, Dunstable, on March 11, and...
View ArticleViews wanted on airport access
LUTON Airport has extended the deadline for comment on its access strategy.It will now close tomorrow (Friday) at 5pm.The draft document entitled Airport Surface Access Strategy outlines proposals to...
View ArticleOfficers are rapped for ‘racist conduct’
NEARLY 60 police officers in Bedfordshire have been reprimanded for race-related incidents in the past decade, including a chief inspector. But none have been sacked over the complaints...
View ArticleEx-Town star sent off as workmanlike Hatters grind out victory
Blue Square Bet PremierLuton Town 2 (1) Newport County AFC 0 (0)HATTERS old boy Ryan Charles was sent on his Newport debut as Luton cruised to a 2-0 victory over their Welsh visitors at Kenilworth Road...
View ArticleNew book club is a novel idea
A DUNSTABLE restaurant will soon serve up its own book club.The White Lion, on the A5 on the northern outskirts of the town, will run one morning meeting and an evening get-together each month.The...
View ArticleBrabin: Red card was right decision
HATTERS manager Gary Brabin felt there was little Newport County could complain about after they were reduced to 10 men in their Blue Square Bet Premier clash yesterday, writes Mike Simmonds.Former...
View ArticleMillman are forced to call it a day after a lack of numbers
CRICKET: The Millman Cricket Competition has announced it is to disband due to a lack of numbers.Luton Cricketers became the last ever champions as they won the First Division title last season.The...
View ArticleMan’s jaw fractured in dog row
A MAN suffered a fractured jaw after being attacked for shooing away a dog that ran up to him on Dunstable Downs.The victim was walking at the beauty spot at about 12.30pm on Friday, December 30 when...
View ArticleDon’t forget your tax return
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is issuing a New Year reminder to anyone in Bedfordshire who hasn’t yet sent in their 2010/11 Self Assessment tax return.Every year, around 71,000 people file a Self...
View Article‘Stunning shows and nothing cringeworthy’
News/Gazette theatre reviewer Nova Horley names her top shows of 20112011 was another good year for amateur theatre – and in the main I believe audience figures have risen.All the societies worry that...
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